Robotic Legs Could Power up Physical Therapy for Kids with Cerebral Palsy
Kids suffering from cerebral palsy may soon have a powerful new physical therapy technique in the form of robotic assistance for their legs. A study...
‘Shark Tank’ star Daymond John: High-tech hearing aids changed my life
Daymond John is many things: the founder and CEO of fashion brand FUBU, star of the reality TV series Shark Tank, a serial investor and...
Augmenting Social Cues for the Disabled
For the first time in 12 years, Bryan Duarte is sensing a smile. The 30 year-old software engineering student became blind at age 18 after...
‘Just thrilling’: Runway features innovative designs for those with disabilities
A group of beaming models, some in wheelchairs and others clutching walkers, graced the runway this week in New York City to show off the...
Researchers combat developmental delays with ‘super suits’
Bulky. Clunky. Cumbersome. Restrictive. Heavy. Robotic. When you think of exoskeletons and medical garments, the first adjectives that come to mind aren’t usually positive. In...
Innovators use technology to connect people with disabilities to the digital landscape
Given the rapidity by which technology is establishing linkages across industries and nations, the concept of an individual or a group who is not connected...
Vincent van Bot: the robots turning their hand to art
A painter dips a small paintbrush into a cup of black paint, creating an impressionist portrait of a smiling old woman. With the skill of an...
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, play and engagement with objects such as toys, while their peers with mobility...
Android ‘Voice Access’ Lets You Control a Phone by Speaking to it
Google is making it easier for those with disabilities to interact with Android. The company on Monday announced a handful of updates—including Voice Access Beta—meant...
How tablets and YouTube can empower people with intellectual disabilities
About two per cent of Canadians have an intellectual disability (ID). These individuals face substantial challenges—some related to the stigma of their condition, others because...